stpaul51_wpJen Jow reports: CATHEDRAL COMMENTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS This was a short month for me and only had a question and overheard comments from parishioners. Q. Seems like we are always being asked to donate extra can’t there be any other way the cathedral can get money? A. I am not sure if your comment … READ MORE…
Our Lord’s Baptism B St. Paul’s San Diego Mark 1:4-11 There is a great family movie that came out about 10 or so years ago. It’s called The Lion King. If you haven’t seen it or haven’t seen it recently I really commend it to you. It is layered with spiritual and religious themes. In … READ MORE…
John Pagenkopp writes, After almost a year of work, the expanded and refurbished Cathedral Library is now available to all parishioners! We are located under the Great Hall in the room that used to be the bishop’s office. The collection has now grown to about 2,000 books. There is an on-line catalog that will be … READ MORE…
St Paul’s offers a variety of Christmas services, from the 5pm family Mass, to the “Midnight” mass at 10.30pm, to the morning service on Christmas day. This doesn’t happen without our dedicated staff, clergy, and volunteers. A lot goes on behind the scenes! Here’s a look at what you didn’t see: The Choirs practice before … READ MORE…
Alleluia, unto us a child is born. Come let us adore him, Alleluia. Today is the day. It’s finally here. This is the morning that our children and grandchildren have been waiting for, the morning when the mystery of all those enticing packages under the tree will be revealed. Maybe you’ve already opened your gifts … READ MORE…
The Rev. Canon Jeff Martinhauk Advent 4B, December 24, 2017 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego 2 Sam 7:1-11,16; Luke 1:26-38 The story from second Samuel this morning is one of great hope and anticipation. As the text says, the Lord has just helped King David defeat all of his enemies, and Israel is now at … READ MORE…
Christmas preparations have a way of bringing to mind old family traditions and conversations. When I think of the Christmases of my childhood I envision the special, handpainted china that we used at Christmas dinner, and recalling the festive table, I immediately hear my mother’s voice, saying things like, “Children are to be seen and … READ MORE…
Chapter Colleagues – notable updates, cathedral news and events A. LLC Comments, Questions and Answers Q. Will there be any updates on what the next phase will be with Greystar? Demo date? A. Mark Lester will be posting an update on the blog by the end of the month. Demo will commence sometime in 2019 … READ MORE…
This past Sunday, we had a great forum on Family Systems Theory. When I was a seminarian, I had the privilege of working with Greg Rickel as my rector. He is now bishop of Olympia, and used these 10 guidelines as a helpful way to navigate living in community at the church we served then … READ MORE…
It’s Advent. Advent means chocolate calendars, silly animated videos of Hershey’s kisses and dancing reindeer, premature Christmas carols, lights in the window, happy conspiracies over gifts, sparkly clothes, holiday sweets. And now, this, courtesy of Scripture: Grim confessions. Apocalyptic prophecies. Human sin and divine anger. The Psalmist’s desperate plea for rescue: “Restore us, O Lord … READ MORE…